BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Performance Analysis and Coaching Science, an undergraduate degree focused on the scientific and practical aspects of coaching, sport psychology, biomechanics, and performance evaluation. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or study abroad, and a foundation year is also available. The first year covers fundamental principles through modules such as Coaching and Skill Acquisition, Principles of Sports Biomechanics, Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Introduction to Performance Analysis. Year two expands into practical techniques with Applied Notational Analysis, Applied Movement Analysis, Applied Performance Analysis Workflows, and Professional Practice, alongside optional choices like Applied Sport Coaching. The final year involves advanced study and an independent project through modules including Applied Sports Science, Advanced Performance Analysis, and Independent Study for Sport and Exercise, with further optional modules covering areas such as Applied Sport Psychology and Behaviour Change and Applied Biomechanics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC (At least a grade C at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology.) T Level: Merit. T level in Science. BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 14%
- Therapy professionals: 14%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 48%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Coaching and Skill Acquisition
- Principles of Sports Biomechanics
- Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Performance Analysis
- Introduction to Scouting and Talent Identification
- Applied Notational Analysis
- Applied Movement Analysis
- Applied Performance Analysis Workflows
- Professional Practice
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Biomechanical Assessment for Sport and Exercise
- Applied Sport Coaching
- Applied Sports Science
- Advanced Performance Analysis
- Independent Study for Sport and Exercise
- 6SO634
- Applied Sport Psychology and Behaviour Change
- Advanced Athlete Testing and Assessment
- Advanced Field Based Conditioning
- Applied Biomechanics
- Working in High Performance Sport and Talent Identification
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.